ichidan verb, transitive verb
shift from one hand to the other
Specifically for moving an object from one hand to the other, often to free a hand or adjust grip.
重い荷物を持ち替えて、右手でドアを開けた。
I shifted the heavy bag to my other hand and opened the door with my right hand.
電話中にペンを持ち
I switch the pen to my other hand while on the phone.
ichidan verb, transitive verb
change one's grip; carry differently
Adjusting how one holds something, such as changing grip on a tool or repositioning a carried object.
バットを持ち替えて、打ちやすい構えにした。
I changed my grip on the bat to a more comfortable stance.
赤ちゃんを抱っこ紐からおんぶに持ち替えた。
I shifted the baby from a front carry to a back carry.
ichidan verb, transitive verb
exchange what one is holding
Swapping the item in hand for another, often by putting down the first and picking up the second.
スプーンから箸に持ち替える。
I switch from a spoon to chopsticks.
工具を持ち替えて作業を続けた。
I exchanged the tool I was holding and continued working.